T206 Overprint Question

[frankbmd]

The klutz who ran the printer responsible for these offset overprints probably lost his job, when quality control got wind of his product. He then turned to cheap whiskey and in a stupor fell off the Brooklyn Bridge never to be seen again.

Take one of these cards with you the next time you visit the East River and toss it in the drink. Can you think of a more fitting tribute to this anonymous hobby hero? I cannot.

[ValKehl]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

The klutz who ran the printer responsible for these offset overprints probably lost his job, when quality control got wind of his product. He then turned to cheap whiskey and in a stupor fell off the Brooklyn Bridge never to be seen again.

Take one of these cards with you the next time you visit the East River and toss it in the drink. Can you think of a more fitting tribute to this anonymous hobby hero? I cannot.

Frank, I'm surprised that you didn't mention that the klutz's last name was Delehanty.

[Leon]

Originally Posted by ValKehl

Frank, I'm surprised that you didn't mention that the klutz's last name was Delehanty.

If you were as drunk as Ed was you would have gone over the Falls too!!

[Prof]

Bumping this thread.

I recently found one of these overprint T206s where the red bar missed about half of the factory 30 stamp.

It's a raw card, probably would grade 1 or 1.5, non-HOF player.

Earlier in the thread, someone said 100-225, but that was six years ago.

I was curious, does anyone have an idea for a going rate for something like this?

[RCFire82]

Paid $75 for this one a couple months ago on Ebay...

[RCFire82]

Also have this one with the shifted overprint. But it cost a little bit more...

[53toppscollector]

Just wanted to add in my love and appreciation for the 649 OP and the 42 OP, and I am attempting to put together both subsets. I also really like that the bar is a solid dark red on the 649, and is a more ornate, lighter red on the 42 OP. They look great in the binder.